Chevy Chase Club
Overview
Executive Chef opportunity at Chevy Chase Club. Location: Chevy Chase, Maryland. The Executive Chef leads culinary operations, upholds the Club’s standards of excellence, drives innovation, and reports to the Director of Food & Beverage. Base pay range
$200,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr Responsibilities
Oversee all culinary operations including à la carte dining, banquets, and member-focused events across multiple venues. Develop menus and recipes; ensure consistency in food quality and presentation. Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing culinary team; manage budgets; uphold sanitation and safety standards. Lead and motivate a collaborative team culture aligned with the Club’s standards of excellence. Collaborate with the Director of Food & Beverage to shape the future dining experience and ensure continued success of the Club’s dining program. Qualifications
Minimum of five years in a senior culinary leadership role (Executive Sous Chef or Executive Chef) within a private club or luxury hospitality environment. Approximately ten years of progressive culinary experience, or a comparable combination of education and hands-on training. Educational and Certification Qualifications: Certified Executive Chef (CEC) or Pro Chef II certification preferred; degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management is a plus; food safety certification; allergen certification. About Chevy Chase Club
Chevy Chase Club, founded in 1892, is a private club offering multiple dining venues, recreational facilities, and events. The club operates as a 501c7 nonprofit and features a range of member services and amenities. Salary and Benefits
The club offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off with floating holidays and sick leave, a 401(k) with employer contribution (if eligible), disability coverage, bereavement leave, and more. How to Apply
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter addressed to Zach Hatem, Director of Food & Beverage, highlighting fit for the role, the reasons this opportunity is the right next step, and how joining Chevy Chase Club and living near the Nation’s Capital would benefit you and your family. Applications should be submitted no later than October 19. Resumes and cover letters should be sent to: search@chevychaseclub.org. Save documents as “Last Name, First Name - Resume” and “Last Name, First Name - Cover Letter” in Word or PDF format. Questions: zhatem@chevychaseclub.org For more detail about Chevy Chase Club, please note the club’s listing on Culinary Agents:
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Executive Chef opportunity at Chevy Chase Club. Location: Chevy Chase, Maryland. The Executive Chef leads culinary operations, upholds the Club’s standards of excellence, drives innovation, and reports to the Director of Food & Beverage. Base pay range
$200,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr Responsibilities
Oversee all culinary operations including à la carte dining, banquets, and member-focused events across multiple venues. Develop menus and recipes; ensure consistency in food quality and presentation. Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing culinary team; manage budgets; uphold sanitation and safety standards. Lead and motivate a collaborative team culture aligned with the Club’s standards of excellence. Collaborate with the Director of Food & Beverage to shape the future dining experience and ensure continued success of the Club’s dining program. Qualifications
Minimum of five years in a senior culinary leadership role (Executive Sous Chef or Executive Chef) within a private club or luxury hospitality environment. Approximately ten years of progressive culinary experience, or a comparable combination of education and hands-on training. Educational and Certification Qualifications: Certified Executive Chef (CEC) or Pro Chef II certification preferred; degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management is a plus; food safety certification; allergen certification. About Chevy Chase Club
Chevy Chase Club, founded in 1892, is a private club offering multiple dining venues, recreational facilities, and events. The club operates as a 501c7 nonprofit and features a range of member services and amenities. Salary and Benefits
The club offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off with floating holidays and sick leave, a 401(k) with employer contribution (if eligible), disability coverage, bereavement leave, and more. How to Apply
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter addressed to Zach Hatem, Director of Food & Beverage, highlighting fit for the role, the reasons this opportunity is the right next step, and how joining Chevy Chase Club and living near the Nation’s Capital would benefit you and your family. Applications should be submitted no later than October 19. Resumes and cover letters should be sent to: search@chevychaseclub.org. Save documents as “Last Name, First Name - Resume” and “Last Name, First Name - Cover Letter” in Word or PDF format. Questions: zhatem@chevychaseclub.org For more detail about Chevy Chase Club, please note the club’s listing on Culinary Agents:
culinar yagents.com/entities/143063-Chevy-Chase-Club
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